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Brigitte Stegemann was declared competent despite not answering the competency questions during an assessment related to euthanasia. The Daily Mail published an article about an 83-year-old Christian grandmother who was euthanized against her will under Canada's assisted dying system, and the story has been confirmed as true despite some online doubts.
Read →The UK House of Commons recently defeated a physician-assisted suicide bill after a four-hour debate, with lawmakers urged to vote their conscience due to concerns about vulnerable populations such as poorer communities and those with disabilities. The bill would have allowed adults with less than six months to live in England and Wales to apply for assisted suicide, requiring approval from two doctors and an expert panel, but similar legislation has been repeatedly stopped by the House of Lords over the past two years.
Read →Late-term induction abortions often involve injecting the preborn child with a feticide to cause fatal cardiac arrest before inducing labor to deliver a stillborn baby, a procedure some describe as 'euthanasia. Women who have undergone this process report it as emotionally difficult, with some paying large sums for the procedure and expressing grief over not holding their living baby, while others describe it as a 'humane' or 'gentle' method to end the pregnancy.
Read →The UK Parliament voted 286 to 270 to defeat the assisted dying bill last week. Alicia Edmund, head of policy for the Evangelical Alliance in the UK, had spent two years briefing evangelicals on the issue before the vote.
Read →Brigitte Stegemann, an 83-year-old Canadian pensioner with stage four stomach cancer, died through Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program despite her family's opposition and claims that she did not want to die. Her granddaughter, Brigitte Kranendonk, alleges that the care home accelerated the euthanasia process while she was away and that staff viewed the family as obstacles to administering MAiD, which now accounts for about one in ten deaths in Canada.
Read →Euthanasia has become widespread in Canada, with over 100,000 people having been euthanized by doctors and nurse practitioners. Some hospices have lost funding for refusing to participate, and doctors with moral objections face pressure to comply or leave medicine, while media reports highlight euthanasia as a source of organs and recount numerous horror stories.
Read →Brigitte Kranendonk alleges that her grandmother, Brigitte Stegemann, was subjected to a deceptive and coercive medical assistance in dying (MAID) assessment at a Canadian long-term care facility while her family was absent, leading to a botched assisted suicide covered in blood. Investigations by provincial and local authorities, including the Ontario coroner's office and Belleville police, are ongoing following multiple complaints about the facility's practices and the lack of explicit verbal confirmation from Stegemann, who had previously rejected MAID due to her religious beliefs.
Read →An 83-year-old Canadian woman with cancer, Brigitte Stegemann, was reportedly given medical assistance in dying (MAID) without her final consent while her family was away, leading to an investigation by Belleville Police. The case has drawn national and international attention, highlighting concerns about the safeguards and increasing use of MAID in Canada, where it has become one of the leading causes of death.
Read →The spread of assisted suicide and euthanasia legalization and the resulting pressure on doctors to participate despite many refusing. It highlights the use of coercion, including threats to doctors' professional licenses, as a method to ensure compliance, citing bioethics advocates like Ezekiel Emanuel, Julian Savulescu, and Peter Singer.
Read →Several thousand pro-life supporters, estimated at over 2,200, gathered in Zurich-Oerlikon, Switzerland, on September 19 for the annual March for Life, which was delayed by 200 masked protesters who blocked the route and set off firecrackers. The event has been held since 2010 but has been restricted from Zurich's city center by local officials, leading organizers to hold it on the northern outskirts, while abortion remains legal in Switzerland for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy and euthanasia tourism is also prevalent in the country.
Read →Brigitte Stegman, an 83-year-old Canadian grandmother with stomach cancer, was killed through medical assistance in dying despite previously rejecting the option. Her granddaughter reports that Stegman failed mental capacity questions, expressed distress and regret about the decision, and experienced complications during the procedure involving multiple IV attempts and significant bleeding.
Read →In Italy, ten doctors who refused to perform euthanasia on Sibilla Barbieri, an elderly former actress with cancer, now face a criminal investigation after her family filed a complaint alleging denial of her constitutional right to assisted suicide. The case highlights Italy's shift from cautious approval of assisted suicide to mandatory participation by healthcare providers, with legal authorities pursuing criminal penalties against doctors who act according to their medical conscience.
Read →Dr Roz Savage, a Liberal Democrat MP for the South Cotswolds, voted against the Terminally Ill Adults (End Of Life) Bill at its Second Reading in 2026 despite previously supporting assisted suicide and having a mother who was a member of Dignity in Dying. She cited concerns raised by healthcare professionals about the Bill's ability to provide a safe framework, particularly regarding distinguishing free choice from influences like depression or financial pressure, and emphasized the need for universal palliative care before supporting such legislation.
Read →Kristin, a Canadian woman diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer, was told by doctors in Canada that her only option was physician-assisted suicide, but she and her husband chose to seek treatment in the United States where she received life-saving HIPEC surgery and chemotherapy. After multiple recurrences and medical emergencies, they moved to Texas to continue advanced medical care, highlighting concerns about assisted suicide policies and emphasizing the value of life and access to quality treatment.
Read →A toddler with severe health problems was euthanized at two years old in the Netherlands, and a Canadian grandmother died through MAiD amid concerns about consent. Hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss these cases on the Spectator P.M.
Read →On Saturday 5th September 2026, over 10,000 people gathered in London for the March for Life UK event, which included a family summit, religious services, and a march through Westminster to Parliament Square. The event featured speakers sharing personal testimonies, discussions on fatherhood and motherhood, and concluded with prayers led by Christian leaders and 15 Roman Catholic bishops, emphasizing the pro-life message and opposition to abortion and assisted suicide in the UK.
Read →Canadian law enforcement is investigating the euthanasia of 83-year-old Christian great-grandmother Brigitte Stegemann, who was euthanized on July 10 despite previously refusing due to her beliefs and cognitive decline. Her family alleges that her consent was improperly obtained while her granddaughter, who held power of attorney, was on vacation, and they have appealed to multiple authorities including the Ontario Chief Coroner's Office and Belleville Police, who confirmed the investigation is ongoing.
Read →Brigitte Stegemann, an 83-year-old Christian grandmother in Ontario, Canada, was euthanized through medical assistance in dying (MAiD) in July despite her repeated verbal refusals and apparent cognitive confusion during assessments. Her granddaughter, Brigitte Kranendonk, has filed a formal complaint and is seeking an investigation, alleging that Stegemann lacked mental capacity to consent, that her power of attorney was bypassed, and that no final consent was given before the procedure.
Read →An 83-year-old Canadian woman, Brigitte Stegemann, died under Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program despite allegedly showing signs of cognitive decline and expressing regret before the procedure. Her family is seeking an investigation into whether proper consent and safeguards were followed, as Stegemann reportedly cried 'I made a mistake' and struggled to understand the nature of the procedure prior to her death on July 10, 2026.
Read →Pope Leo XIV is visiting France, where he is expected to advocate for the protection of human life amid the country's recent legalization of abortion as a constitutional right and approval of assisted dying for incurable illnesses. During his visit, he will also address issues such as artificial intelligence, peace, and clergy sexual abuse, including meeting with abuse survivors and confronting the controversy surrounding mosaic artist Father Marko Rupnik at Lourdes.
Read →The Green Party has released a health policy that includes support for abortion, gender-affirming healthcare, euthanasia, and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services, including contraception, abortion, assisted reproduction, maternity, post-natal, and surrogacy services. The policy also aims to address various forms of discrimination such as racism, sexism, ableism, fatphobia, ageism, queerphobia, and transphobia, while proposing fully funded public health services including dental care, general practitioner clinics, ambulance and emergency services, aged care, palliative care, and mental health services.
Read →In Italy, ten doctors who refused to perform assisted suicide on an elderly former actress, Sibilla Barbieri, are facing a criminal investigation after her family filed a complaint alleging denial of her constitutional right to euthanasia. The case highlights Italy's shift from cautious approval to mandatory acceptance of assisted suicide within its public health system, despite ethical objections from medical professionals and the country's Christian heritage.
Read →Shawn Bauman, a 55-year-old man from Vancouver Island, fell in his living room on May 9, 2025, and was euthanized twelve days later on May 21, 2025. He was not terminally ill, having previously survived cancer and heart surgery, and his family has been unable to obtain his medical records.
Read →Brigitte Stegemann, an 83-year-old woman in Ontario, Canada, was euthanized under the country's assisted dying system despite showing visible distress and opposition to the procedure, with her family alleging it was done without her express consent and questioning her competency. Her granddaughter, who was also her caregiver and medical power of attorney, is appealing to authorities to investigate the legality and circumstances of the euthanasia, citing concerns about the conduct of medical staff and the manner in which the procedure was presented and carried out.
Read →Brigitte Stegemann, an 83-year-old Christian woman in Ontario, Canada, was allegedly killed by medically assisted suicide (MAID) without her consent, despite explicitly declining the procedure due to her faith. Her family has filed a complaint with the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario, alleging failures in statutory safeguards, patient consent protocols, and that the euthanasia was carried out while her legal power of attorney was away on vacation.
Read →Brigitte Stegemann, an 83-year-old woman, was euthanized under Canada's assisted dying system, as reported by Imogen Garfinkel in the Daily Mail. Her family is now challenging Canada's euthanasia laws following her death. Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, referenced articles about Brigitte Stegemann's case and his family's experience with Medical Assistance in Dying in July and September publications.
Read →Brigitte Stegemann, an 83-year-old Christian grandmother in Ontario, Canada, was euthanized through Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) despite her family's claims that she did not consent and opposed the procedure due to her faith. Her granddaughter alleges that Stegemann was covered in blood during the procedure, which involved multiple needle attempts, and that the care home and practitioners proceeded without explicit consent or proper communication with the family.
Read →Dovie, a disabled man with nemaline myopathy, passionately opposed New York's new assisted suicide bill and shared his experience of nearly dying when his ventilator hose became disconnected. On May 18, 2025, after a similar incident where help was delayed, Dovie fell into a coma and died 16 months later at the age of 35. Dovie's article against assisted suicide was published by UnHerd and reprinted in The Free Press, and he sought to provide instructions for ventilator emergencies to help others before his death on September 11, 2026.
Read →“Even when not motivated by a selfish refusal to be burdened with the life of someone who is suffering, euthanasia must be called a false mercy, and indeed a disturbing ‘perversion’ of mercy. True ‘compassion’ leads to sharing another’s pain; it does not kill the person whose suffering we cannot bear.” ― Pope St.
Read →In Italy, 10 doctors are under criminal investigation for refusing to assist actress Sibilla Barbieri in dying by assisted suicide, despite the procedure not being officially legal in the country and Barbieri ultimately dying by assisted suicide in Switzerland in October 2023. The investigation continues after prosecutors sought to drop the case, but a judge ruled that evidence must be presented on December 16 following a complaint from Barbieri's family alleging denial of a constitutional right.
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